Impact Kepler isn't being platooned this season, though three of his four games on the bench this season have come against lefties. Marwin Gonzalez starts in right field Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
MAX KEPLER #26 - RIGHT FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
8 HR •
42 RBI •
.253 AVG
8 HR
42 RBI
.253 AVG
Not in Tuesday's lineup Kepler will be on the bench Tuesday against southpaw Dallas Keuchel and the White Sox.
Robert leads 1st-place White Sox in rally past Twins 8-5
Luis Robert hit a tying homer in the seventh inning and the go-ahead double in the ninth, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 8-5SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera's homer lifts Tigers to doubleheader sweep of Twins
Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 victory and a doubleheader sweep of the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Batting eighth in Game 1 Kepler (bruised foot) is starting in center field and batting eighth in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
Impact Kepler fouled a pitch off his foot Wednesday but is over the bruise. With a lefty (Tarik Skubal) on the hill for Detroit, Kepler will hit in the eight hole for just the second time this season. He has still been leading off against righties.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota's Sano puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Tigers
Sano takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with TigersAUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota's Sano puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Tigers
Minnesota's Sano puts 10-game hit streak on the line against TigersAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clevinger welcomed back, Indians rally late to top Twins
Mike Clevinger pitched effectively in his first game since breaking team rules and COVID-19 protocols and Tyler Naquin doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cleve...AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with bruised foot Kepler suffered a bruised foot during Wednesday's game against Cleveland and is considered day-to-day, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact The 27-year-old fouled a pitch off his foot during his second at-bat Wednesday and was forced to leave the game, but it appears he avoided a serious injury as X-rays came back negative per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Kepler's status improved after receiving treatment, but his availability for Thursday's series finale won't be known until he's reevaluated.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with foot issue Kepler was removed from Wednesday's game against the Indians after fouling a pitch off his foot, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The 27-year-old opened the game with his seventh homer of the season on the third pitch, but he was lifted after fouling a pitch off his foot in his next at-bat. Kepler should be considered day-to-day until the severity of he injury is determined.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lindor homers, Bieber wins again as Indians down Twins 4-2
Shane Bieber corrected some unusual early control issues to strike out 10 and Francisco Lindor hit a two-run homer to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twi...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz’s late homer helps Twins beat Royals 5-4
Nelson Cruz hit his 10th homer, Marwin Gonzalez had two RBIs and closer Taylor Rogers dodged trouble in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 5-4AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rosario, Sano back stingy Dobnak as Twins beat Royals 7-2
Eddie Rosario hit a three-run homer, Miguel Sano homered and also drove in three runs, and the Twins beat the Royals 7-2 to even their series at a game apieceAUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soler, Dozier power Royals to 7-2 victory over Twins
Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Danny Duffy held the Twins in check over five, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Twins 7-2 on Friday night to open the t...AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Wednesday Kepler isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.
Impact Kepler will receive what appears to be a routine day off after Tuesday's 12-inning win against Milwaukee in which he went 0-for-3 with two stolen bases, two walks and one strikeout. Marwin Gonzalez will shift to right field with Ehire Adrianza starting at third base.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes two bags Kepler went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks and two stolen bases in Tuesday's extra-innings win over Milwaukee.
Impact Kepler's forte is typically hitting for power, but he turned to his legs in Tuesday's victory, stealing second base in the third and fifth innings. The 27-year-old had only one stolen base coming into the game and was thrown out in five of six attempts last season. His career-high for thefts in a campaign is six, set in 2016 and matched in 2017.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12
Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 inningsAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cracks sixth long ball Kepler went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and single in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Royals.
Impact Kepler's two run homer off Brady Singer gave the Twins a 3-2 lead in the fifth. While the outfielder's .227 batting average and .314 on-base percentage are less than ideal in the leadoff spot, he has helped make up for those underwhelming numbers by being tied for the team lead in homers with six.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kepler homers, Dobnak keeps rolling; Twins beat Royals 4-2 Max Kepler hit a two-run homer to support another strong start from Randy Dobnak, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on...
AUGUST 16, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Kepler homers, Dobnak keeps rolling; Twins beat Royals 4-2
Max Kepler hit a two-run homer to support another strong start from Randy Dobnak, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day off Wednesday Kepler is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.
Impact While the day off comes against a lefty (Eric Lauer), Kepler doesn't appear to be at any risk of falling into a platoon role, as he started against each of the previous three southpaws the Twins have faced this season. He'll sit for just the second time in Minnesota's first games Wednesday, with Jake Cave serving as the right fielder.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kepler was called out on strikes despite pitcher not throwing a single strike Max Kepler never swung his bat, and he was smart not to. However, the umpire saw things differently.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rosario's slam helps Twins beat Brewers 4-2 to end skid
Eddie Rosario hit a grand slam, Randy Dobnak pitched five strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 to snap a four-game skidAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Up to five homers Kepler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Royals.
Impact Kepler leads the team with five homers this season and his .241 batting average -- while not good -- is right on par with expectations. The power production will slow down, but Kepler is a true everyday player at this point and a fixture atop one of baseball's most potent lineups.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
